Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable galanin receptor activity; neuropeptide binding activity; and peptide hormone binding activity. Predicted to be involved in G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway; positive regulation of cortisol secretion; and positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Predicted to act upstream of or within signal transduction. Predicted to be located in plasma membrane. Is expressed in adrenal gland; alimentary system; male reproductive gland or organ; and nervous system. Orthologous to human GALR1 (galanin receptor 1).